Thyristors, diacs and triacs market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The German market for thyristors, diacs and triacs exhibited significant volatility between 2018 and 2024. Starting at 264 million US dollars in 2018, market size plummeted to 141 million US dollars the following year. The period was marked by a subsequent recovery, a renewed contraction, and a final strong upswing, closing at 216 million US dollars in 2024.

Following the sharp 2019 decline, the market stabilized in 2020. A growth phase then lifted the market to 180 million US dollars by 2022. This trend reversed in 2023 with a drop to 145 million US dollars, before a robust recovery in 2024 pushed the market value back above 215 million US dollars.

Production thyristors, diacs and triacs in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's production of thyristors, diacs, and triacs was valued at 185.4 million US dollars, marking a 4.9% increase from the previous year. However, looking at the broader period from 2017 to 2020, production declined by 25.4%, which translates to an annualized decrease of 9.3%. The lowest production value occurred in 2019 at 176.8 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 280.4 million US dollars. The most significant drop was in 2019, with a 37.0% decrease, whereas the largest rise was in 2018, with a 12.8% increase.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports thyristors, diacs and triacs from Germany

Exports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Germany exported 1,365 thousand units of thyristors, diacs, and triacs, showing a slight increase of 1.4% compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 4.4%, averaging an annual decline of 1.5%. The lowest export volume was recorded in 2019 at 1,346 thousand units, while the highest was in 2018 at 1,647 thousand units. The sharpest decrease happened in 2019, with an 18.3% drop, and the largest increase occurred in 2018, with a 15.3% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Germany's exports of thyristors, diacs, and triacs in kind were widely distributed across various countries. The top three destinations—China (13.6% of exports in kind), the United States (11.8%), and Hong Kong (10.3%)—collectively accounted for only 35.8% of total flows. The remaining 64.2% was spread among numerous other markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's export value of thyristors, diacs, and triacs reached 193.3 million US dollars, reflecting a modest 5.7% increase from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 3.7%, with an annualized growth rate of 1.2%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 182.9 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 202.0 million US dollars. The most notable decline was in 2019, with a 9.5% decrease, and the largest increase was in 2018, with an 8.4% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's exports of thyristors, diacs, and triacs in value terms showed limited concentration. The leading destinations—Hungary (13.0% of exports in value terms), the United States (10.4%), and China (9.1%)—together made up just 32.5% of total flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports thyristors, diacs and triacs to Germany

Imports in kind, K unit

In 2020, Germany imported 1,414 thousand units of thyristors, diacs, and triacs, representing a modest 3.9% increase from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 13%, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of -4.5%. The lowest import volume was in 2019 at 1,361 thousand units, while the highest was in 2018 at 1,919 thousand units. The most significant drop occurred in 2019, with a 29.1% decline, and the largest increase was in 2018, with an 18.1% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K unit

From 2017 to 2020, Slovakia (47.8% of imports in kind), Hungary (24.6%), and China (7.5%) dominated Germany's imports of thyristors, diacs, and triacs in kind. Together, these three countries accounted for 79.9% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, M $ US

In 2020, Germany's import value of thyristors, diacs, and triacs stood at 150.5 million US dollars, indicating a slight 2.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 15.8%, with a CAGR of -5.6%. The lowest value was recorded in 2019 at 147.5 million US dollars, while the peak was in 2018 at 185.8 million US dollars. The largest decrease was in 2019, with a 20.6% drop, and the biggest increase was in 2018, with a 4.0% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Throughout 2017-2020, Hungary (29.6% of imports in value terms), Slovakia (29.3%), and China (13.2%) were the key sources for Germany's imports of thyristors, diacs, and triacs in value terms. Combined, they represented 72.0% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020